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Australian Government Says It Is Working to Ensure ‘Regulation of Crypto Assets Protects Consumers’
5.2.2023
The Australian government has said it will take steps to ensure the “regulation of crypto assets protects consumers” and one of these steps will be the reforming of “the licensing and custody of crypto assets.” The Anthony Norman Albanese-led government also said it...
Kazakhstan Launches Consultation on Proposals to Improve Crypto Trading
4.2.2023
Financial authorities in Kazakhstan are starting a public consultation on draft changes to the country’s framework for digital-asset trading. The proposals include measures to reduce risks in the crypto market and improvements to the structure of exchange platforms. Kazakhstan’s Financial Hub Seeks...
Uzbekistan Collects Over $300,000 From Crypto Sector
4.2.2023
While operations with digital assets are not taxed in Uzbekistan, the government is receiving a growing amount of revenues from the industry. The increase in budget receipts has been attributed to the licensing regime and the introduction of fees for crypto companies. Crypto Exchange in Uzbekistan...
NFT Fantasy Game Sorare Partners With Premier League for Multi-Year Licensing Deal
1.2.2023
Sorare, a Paris-based NFT (non-fungible token) fantasy game startup, has closed a deal with the Premier League, the first soccer division in the U.K., to make teams and players of the league part of its roster. According to reports, the multi-year agreement involves payments of tens of millions...
Hong Kong to Require Stablecoin Licensing as Early as This Year
31.1.2023
Algorithmic stablecoins like terraUSD will not be accepted under the planned regulatory regime, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said
Kazakhstan Parliament Adopts Law Regulating Crypto Mining and Exchange
30.1.2023
Lawmakers in Nur-Sultan have approved the final version of the law “On Digital Assets in the Republic of Kazakhstan.” The new legislation, including several other bills, regulates the circulation of cryptocurrencies in the country and introduces a licensing regime for crypto miners and exchanges....
French Financial Regulator Supports Faster Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Firms
9.1.2023
The Financial Markets Authority joins the country’s central bank and Senate in seeking to anticipate new EU laws
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies
8.1.2023
France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested. According to the executive, the need to tighten regulatory oversight stems from the “disorder” in the industry throughout the past year. Licensing Should Replace Registration...
French central bank governor pushes for crypto licensing ahead of EU laws
6.1.2023
The Bank of France’s head said turmoil in the crypto markets proves the need to move to a mandatory licensing scheme for crypto firms "as soon as possible."
French Central Bank Head Wants Crypto Licensing Ahead of MiCA Standards: Bloomberg
5.1.2023
The current turmoil in the crypto markets shows the need for such requirements as soon as possible, the banking chief said
Crypto Miners in Kazakhstan to Buy Only Surplus Power, Under Digital Assets Bill
8.12.2022
Companies extracting cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan will be allowed to purchase only excess electricity on a government-controlled market. The decision comes with new legislation approved by lawmakers which regulates the activities of the industry and the taxation of its profits. Law to Regulate...
Canada crypto regulation: Bitcoin ETFs, strict licensing and a digital dollar
26.11.2022
The first and the last major attempt to encourage a comprehensive crypto framework was buried in the House of Commons on Nov. 23
Block Earner CEO calls for licensing clarity after being sued for crypto products
24.11.2022
Block Earner CEO Charlie Karaboga said it was a “disappointing outcome” given it had spent “considerable resources” to adhere to existing guidelines
Uzbekistan Licenses 2 Crypto Exchange Service Providers
21.11.2022
The regulatory body overseeing the crypto market in Uzbekistan has issued licenses to two companies that will be providing exchange services. The decision to authorize their activities aims to make it easier for Uzbekistanis to purchase and sell digital currencies, the agency said. 2 Crypto...
Aussie treasurer promises crypto regulation next year amid FTX debacle
17.11.2022
A spokesperson for Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said they are closely monitoring the fallout from FTX's collapse
Hong Kong to Start Allowing Retail Crypto Trading in March Next Year: Report
30.10.2022
Hong Kong is relaxing its crypto regulation to allow retail investors to trade digital assets directly. A licensing regime for crypto platforms that allows retail crypto trading is reportedly set to be enforced in March next year. Hong Kong Nears Allowing Retail Crypto Trading Hong Kong...
Hong Kong Mulls Letting Retail Investors Trade Crypto, Removing ‘Professional Investor-Only Requirement’
21.10.2022
The director of licensing and head of the fintech unit of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has confirmed that the regulator is considering allowing retail investors to invest directly in crypto assets. “We’ve had four years of experience in regulating this...
Draft Law Seeks to Oblige Kazakhstan’s Crypto Miners to Exchange Bulk of Income in Country
13.10.2022
Cryptocurrency miners in Kazakhstan are to be required to convert up to three quarters of their income on locally registered exchanges, according to a new bill that’s advancing in the nation’s legislature. Lawmakers also want to make sure crypto companies pay their taxes and fees. Parliament...
Binance Licensed in Kazakhstan as Provider of Crypto Exchange and Custody Services
8.10.2022
Authorities in Kazakhstan have granted Binance a license to operate as a digital asset platform and provide an array of relevant services. While working out of the nation’s financial hub in the capital Nur-Sultan, the crypto exchange will offer registration to customers from other countries...
Binance Achieves Permanent Licensing for Kazakhstan’s Digital Asset Services
7.10.2022
Binance has added another region to the list of its regulated operations. Kazakhstan recently became the new member on the list after its AIFC Financial Services Authority granted a permanent license to Binance, making it a regulated platform in the region. Binance can now conduct its business...